Wardie Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Wardie Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
51 38.031 N,0 58.898 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.633850
  • Longitude: 0.981633
Water Depth -2 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WARDIE
Type yacht
Flag GB
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 8, 1973
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1973
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 30.4.73 30.4.73 FIRST REPD IN 503800N 005900E, OR 180DEG [T], 17M FROM DUNGENESS, VESSEL LATER REPORTED AGROUND IN 513800N, 005900E, OR 049DEG, 1.15M FROM FOULNESS POINT. (LL, 10.4.73) NCA, INFORMATION TOO VAGUE TO CHART.
Last Amended Date Feb 21, 2001

Circumstances of loss

10.4.73 STRANDED OFF FOULNESS PT WHILST EN-ROUTE LONDON TO BURNHAM-ON-CROUCH. (LL, 10.4.73)

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FAQ

Where is the WARDIE wreck located?

The WARDIE wreck is located at coordinates 51 38.031 N,0 58.898 E.

When did the WARDIE sink?

The WARDIE sank on Apr 8, 1973.

When was the wreck of the WARDIE discovered?

The wreck of the WARDIE was discovered in 1973.

What country did the WARDIE belong to?

The WARDIE belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the WARDIE?

The WARDIE is classified as a yacht.